Title: Companionship Or A Love Affair? Word Count: 440 Summary: A marriage is like any relationship and has its good and bad times, its agreements and disagreements. No one can expect everything to be wonderful at every minute of the day when two people from different backgrounds and with different feelings and expectations live together. Some marriages have serious problems that must be resolved through concentrated effort or even therapy, but most marriages just become boring over time. When considering problems in a marriage, it is ... Keywords: love,marriage,relationship Article Body: A marriage is like any relationship and has its good and bad times, its agreements and disagreements. No one can expect everything to be wonderful at every minute of the day when two people from different backgrounds and with different feelings and expectations live together. Some marriages have serious problems that must be resolved through concentrated effort or even therapy, but most marriages just become boring over time. When considering problems in a marriage, it is critical to think about what exactly is causing the conflict or uneasiness before taking any action. In many marriages, the excitement of first love tends to fade with time. This does not mean that the partners love each other any less. It just means that they need some stimulation to remember and maintain the feelings they used to have for one another. The stimulation is often referred to as ‘romance.’ Many individuals think that a marriage that appears ordinary lacks love, but this is untrue. Most marriages lack romance. While love is an easy and peaceful feeling, romance is the element that makes a relationship hot! Everyone in any kind of personal relationship wants passion and romance. However, there are some things about romance that people don’t understand. The most common difficulty in creating romance is that people don’t know how to accomplish it. Sometime, they are stuck in societal classifications, and their partners can’t appreciate them for their unique qualities. As a result, people often just give up on finding romance. Today, when we are accustomed to convenience and having everything happen at the touch of a button, making an effort to create romance seems too difficult. However, you can take some really old-fashioned ideas about romance and make them work in our modern world. Romance in the 21st century can be alive with innovative ideas, passion, and creativity. Romance refers to the way you express your love for another, and it is necessary if you want to keep your love exciting and new. Without romance, love can become tiresome. Expressing your love through romance only works when it occurs without ulterior motives. Romance should only be initiated in order to show your love and appreciation for your partner. Think of romance as an artistic creation rather than as a science. Individuals who feel they must compete in everything they do must eliminate that attitude when attempting to create romance. Love and romance should not be a contest where one partner or another strives to ‘win.’ Romance requires cooperation, but you can be romantic while retaining your individuality. Love and romance can transform you and your partner into ‘perfect’ companions.